1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Great Explorers: Captain James Cook) 2017 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Great Explorers: Captain James Cook) 2017 back
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Great Explorers: Captain James Cook

2017 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 25 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1 Crown
Currency
Crown (1978-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#174976
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: depicts Captain Cook & HMS Endeavour in finely sculpted relief on an ocean-blue globe.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Captain James Cook's voyages, particularly his first voyage to the Pacific in 1768-1771. The coin's design depicts Captain Cook's ship, the Endeavour, along with a map of the Pacific Ocean and several island nations that he visited during his journey. This design is significant because it highlights the historical significance of Captain Cook's expeditions and their impact on the exploration and mapping of the Pacific region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  9999 - - - - - -

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